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Ministry of Electronics & IT
All CSCs across the country will become Business Correspondents of Banks: Shri Piyush Goyal
PM to address CSC VLEs on 15th of June
Union Minister for Electronics & IT and Law Justice, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad today launched major services in a conference organized by CSC SPV showcasing the impact and progress made by the Village Level Entrepreneurs  in promoting rural Wi-Fi network infrastructure.
The services that were launched are:-
- 5000 Digital Villages in India: Through Wi-Fi facility, people in 5,000 villages can now enjoy Internet connectivity. Wi-Fi Choupal aims to connect 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats in the country through highly scalable network infrastructure i.e. optical fiber cable.
- MoU between CSC and IRCTC: CSC SPV has entered into an agreement with IRCTC for delivery of services through CSC centres. Now, CSC centres will be able to work as IRCTC agents. They would also be able to book general tickets.
- CSR Support by IndusInd Bank: IndusInd Bank is supporting CSC SPV for the digital literacy of 3 lakh candidates through CSR fund. The candidates are also certified under PMGDISHA.
Addressing around 3,000 VLEs from across the country the IT Minister said, “All Wi-Fi choupals will become knowledge centers in India. In the age of technology, Information is power. Now, no villager should be able to go to cities for the services, as the same can be availed through CSCs.” He mentioned that recently, Hon’ Prime Minister appreciated CSCs efforts in Singapore which is a great recognition for all the CSC VLES. Shri Prasad announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to address CSV VLE’s on 15th of June.
Hon’ Minister of Finance, Railways & Coal Shri Piyush Goyal also present at the conference announced that now, 2.90 lakh CSCs will be able to work as Business Correspondents . Shri Goyal said that “The expansion of Digital Technology in our country will add 5 % more growth in our GDP. CSC has the potential to change the social fabric of our country.”
Ms. Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary-DoT said, “CSC SPV will become Public Data Office Aggregator. It will develop a powerful content delivery network. Rural India will get benefit of technology advancement and BharatNet will facilitate direct and indirect employment opportunities for many, and can contribute to the inclusive growth of India. The infrastructure created under Wi-Fi Choupal will be a national asset, accessible on a non-discriminatory basis to the service providers. CSC will also be used for first line maintenance of BharatNet in the country.”
On the occasion, a special publication highlighting initiatives undertaken by CSC VLEs in Wi-Fi Choupal was also launched by the Hon’ Minister. Four VLEs from Haridwar, Gondia, and Seohar shared the success stories of CSC Wi-Fi Choupal which had given employment to several people including people from SC/ST communities.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Indonesia on cooperation in the field of pharmaceutical products, pharmaceutical substances, biological product and cosmetics regulatory functions
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding  between the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization , India and National Agency for Drug and Food Control , Indonesia on cooperation in the field of pharmaceutical products, pharmaceutical substances, biological product and cosmetics regulatory functions. The MoU was on signed on 29th May, 2018 in Jakarta.
The MoU is expected to forge better understanding about each other's regulatory requirements and would be beneficial to both the countries. It could also facilitate India's export of pharmaceutical products.
It will also establish a framework for fruitful cooperation and exchange of information between the two countries in matters relating to Pharmaceutical products regulation on the basis for equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit. Further, it will facilitate better understanding between the regulatory authorities of the two countries.
Background:
The CDSCO is a Subordinate Office of the Directorate General of Health Services, which is an attached office of the Department of Health and Family Welfare and is the National Regulatory Authority for drugs, medical devices and cosmetics in India. The BPOM regulates these products in Indonesia. Approval of the Hon'ble Prime Minister had been obtained under Rule 12 of the Government of India  Rules, 1961 for signing the MoU by CDSCO  and BPOM .
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Government Did Not Waste Time in Effective Allocation and Distribution of COVID Pandemic Relief material
Coordination Cell in Health Ministry started working from 26th April 2021, for receipt and coordination of effective allocation of foreign COVID relief and support material
India Today in its news story has alleged that while the first consignment of Covid-19 assistance arrived in India on April 25, 2021 the Centre took seven days to frame the Standard Operating Procedure  of distributing these life-saving medical supplies.
The story misinterprets factual information and is totally misleading.
While the Standard Operating Procedure for allocations was issued by the Health Ministry on 2nd May, 2021, the work for receipt, allocation and distribution to the States and UTs through the Central and other Health Institutions started immediately as the global community started to support the Government of India efforts for fighting the global pandemic.
The Coordination Cell under Addl. Secretary [Health] was created in the Health Ministry on 26th April 2021 and started work instantly. The inter-ministerial cell for prompt and effective coordination between various stakeholders comprises of one Joint Secretary on deputation from Ministry of Education, two Addl. Secy level officers from MEA, Chief Commissioner Customs, Economic Advisor from Ministry of Civil Aviation, Technical Advisor Dte. GHS, Representatives from HLL, two Joint Secretaries from the Health Ministry and Secretary General along with another representatives from Indian Red Cross Society .
In view of the above factual information, India Today is advised that they may refrain from selective use of facts published in the public domain, and not misinterpret facts to suit their own narrative.
Department of Atomic Energy
Union Minister Dr Jitendra says, twenty-five food irradiation facilities are operational in the country in private, semi government and government sector for food preservation
Minister says, efforts are on for linking India’s robust start-up ecosystem to nuclear sector by setting up Technology Development-cum-Incubation Centers for fostering synergy between research facilities and tech-entrepreneurs
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today shared details of the reforms related to Atomic Energy proposed by Union Finance Minister on 16.05.2020.
These are establishing Research Reactor in PPP mode for production of medical isotopes to promote welfare of humanity through affordable treatment for cancer and other diseases, establishing Facilities in PPP mode to use irradiation technology for food preservation and linking India’s robust start-up ecosystem to nuclear sector by setting up Technology Development-cum-Incubation Centers for fostering synergy between research facilities and tech-entrepreneurs.
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the Irradiation Technology used for food preservation are as follows:
- Disinfestation of insect pests in stored products as well as fresh produce,
- Delay in ripening and senescence in fruits and vegetables,
- Inhibition of sprouting in tubers, bulbs and rhizomes,
- Decontamination of microbes responsible for food spoilage, and
- Elimination of parasites and pathogens of public health importance in food.
- Quarantine treatment of Agri-produce including fruits and vegetables can be achieved with irradiation which is a mandatory phytosanitary requirement for exporting the agricultural produce to many countries. India has been exporting radiation processed mangoes to USA since 2007. Now export to Australia and Malaysia has also started.
Dr Jitendra Singh pointed out that the irradiation technology offers broad spectrum of socio-economic and business benefits and owing to these attributes, the irradiation technology has been shared with various private entrepreneurs for Food safety, Security and Trade promotion.
The Minister informed that twenty-five food irradiation facilities are operational in the country in private, semi government and government sector for irradiation of various products. In addition, various food business operators  and other stakeholders are being made aware about the socio-economic benefits of the irradiation technology.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, the radiation processing of grains  as well as spices and their products can help in maintaining their quality for a year; and onion and potato for around 8 months if stored in optimized condition. The radiation technology has immense potential in reducing post-harvest losses of the food. The installation and operation of adequate numbers of food irradiation facilities with required logistics and infrastructures across the country have enough potential to save monetary loss associated with food wastage.
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Ministry of Rural Development
Sharing of Best Practices by Social Action Committee Members
India @75 Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is a 75 weeks long celebration which was launched by Prime Minister on 12th March 2021. As part of this Mahotsav, under the DeendayalAntyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission  being implemented by Ministry of Rural Development, all the states have conducted virtual sessions for sharing of best practices and experiences in the implementation of Gender interventions by Social Action Committee members of the Village Organizations and Cluster Level Federations under DAY-NRLMfrom 22nd to 28th March 2021.The rural women shared many inspiring experiences where they, with the support of their community institutions, could help women overcome gender related issues and access their rights and entitlements. They also talked about the institutional mechanisms put in place to help victims facing gender related issues.
Thirty States/UTs have conducted virtual sessions and a total of 86,539 participants attended this event in all the states.Besides the Village and Cluster level Social Action Committee  members, the Community Resource Persons, staff from the state, district and block mission management units also participated. The following were the broad issues discussed in different states during virtual sessions:
- Adult Women Literacy initiatives
- Prevention of Early Marriage
- Access to rights & entitlements
- Convergence with government schemes like- Swachch Bharat Mission, Kanya Sumangala yojana, Pradhan Mantri jeevan jyoti and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Suraksha Bima Yojana
- Gender Based Violence-Campaign for justice for family of dowry death victims
- Anti-Alcoholism action
- Retention of children in schools especially girl child
- Women’s health and safety
- Separate toilets in schools for girls and boys
- Monitoring mid-day meals
- Sexual harassment of girlsat work place and domestic violence cases
- Gaps in institutional delivery,
- Wage disparity and substance abuse
- Awareness raising on family planning,
- Financial support to needy families,
- COVID-19 response
- Mobilizing and educating adolescents on life skills,
- Providing livelihoods to womenwho are in distress,
- Helping child rape survivors
- Women Livelihood promotion
- Awareness on Women Laws
- Awareness activities for the sensitive issues like female feticides
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Ministry of Defence
Chief of Naval Staff Reviews PFR and MILAN Preparations
Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff  accompanied by Mrs Kala Hari Kumar, President, Navy Wives Welfare Association arrived Visakhapatnam on a two-day maiden visit to the Eastern Naval Command on Tuesday, 01 Feb 22. He was received by Vice Adm Biswajit Dasgupta, AVSM, YSM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command  at INS Dega and was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour.
Admiral Hari Kumar held discussions with Vice Adm Biswajit Dasgupta, FOC-in-C on ongoing issues of the Eastern Naval Command. He was given an overview of the operational and administrative activities of ENC and was briefed on the COVID mitigation measures undertaken by the Command. The CNS was apprised about the preparatory activities for President’s Fleet Review  and Multinational Naval Exercise, MILAN, which are scheduled at Visakhapatnam later this month. The CNS along with C-in-C embarked ships of the Eastern Fleet and reviewed the operational preparedness of the fleet which included weapon firings and Special Forces operations.
The CNS visited key operational and maintenance facilities including the Naval Dockyard and reviewed the progress of ongoing projects. He addressed the officers and sailors of ENC and interacted with them. He was briefed on the recently activated Portable Containerised Medical Facility onboard INS Gharial, a key HADR enabler of the Indian Navy. The Admiral also visited NSTL to review the Indian Navy’s developmental projects being progressed with DRDO during his visit.
Mrs Kala Hari Kumar, President NWWA interacted with Mrs Sarbani Dasgupta President NWWA  and Group Coordinators of the association. She was briefed on various welfare initiatives and activities undertaken by NWWA during her visit to some of the facilities at Visakhapatnam.
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Election Commission
Bye-elections in the Parliamentary Constituencies and Legislative Assemblies of various States–Regarding.
Following vacancies in seven  Legislative Assemblies of various States exist as on today -
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2. The Commission has received inputs expressing difficulties in conduct of elections and issues related to it from Chief Secretaries / Chief Electoral Officers from four States viz. Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, where term of house in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal is upto 31.05.2021, 01.06.2021, 24.05.2021 and 30.05.2021 respectively.
3. In view of the above, the Commission has decided not to announce the conduct of elections at this stage in the above seven vacancies in legislative assemblies of the state of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
4. Regarding other, recent vacancies in the Parliamentary Constituency and Legislative Assembly, the Commission will decide after taking necessary inputs from the states concerned.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM Condoles the demise of Shri Pratapbhai Shah
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Gujarat's former Finance Minister, Shri Pratapbhai Shah.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister remembered his contribution to the fields of public life and journalism and prayed for the peace of the departed soul. Shri Modi conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers martyrdom of Imam Hussain  on day of Ashura
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi remembered the sacrifice of Imam Hussain  on the day of Ashura.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said,
"We recall the sacrifice of Imam Hussain . For him, there was nothing more important than the values of truth and justice. His emphasis on equality as well as fairness are noteworthy and give strength to many."
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with Tamil Nadu CM on the conditions prevailing due to Cyclone Burevi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has interacted with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru Edappadi K Palaniswami on the conditions prevailing in parts of the state due to Cyclone Burevi.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Had a telephone conversation with Tamil Nadu CM Thiru @EPSTamilNadu Ji. We discussed the conditions prevailing in parts of the state due to Cyclone Burevi. Centre will provide all possible support to TN. I pray for the well-being and safety of those living in the areas affected."
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Launch of Special campaign 3.0 Portal by Hon’ble Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh ji, on 14.09.2023 at National Media Centre, New Delhi
Preparatory phase of Special Campaign 3.0 from 15th September, 2023- 30th September, 2023- Part of Special campaign 3.0 between 2nd October- 31st October, 2023
Focus on Saturation approach in Swachhata and Reducing Pendency in all Offices of Government of India
Guidelines for Special Campaign 3.0 and Special Campaign June- July, 2023 Progress Report will be released
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh will launch the website https://scdpm.nic.in, dedicated web-portal for monitoring of the Special Campaign 3.0 on September 14th, 2023 at National Media Centre, New Delhi. The Special Campaign 3.0 will be preceded by preparatory phase from 15th September to 30th September 2023. The launch ceremony will be attended by nodal officers of Special campaign 3.0, Nodal Officers of Public Grievances and Appellate Authorities in all the 84 Ministries/Departments of Government of India.
In the same gathering, the Special campaign 3.0 Guidelines & Special Campaign Progress from December 2022-July 2023 and Monthly Report of Secretariat Reforms for June-July, 2023 will also be released.
The Government of India has announced Special campaign 3.0 from 2nd October, 2023 to 31st October, 2023 with focus on Swachhata and Reducing Pendency in Government Offices with a saturation approach. Cabinet Secretary has addressed all Secretaries of Government of India on 25th August, 2023 and DARPG guidelines for the same were issued on 1st September, 2023. Special Campaign 3.0 will focus on field/outstation offices responsible for service delivery or having public interface, in addition to the Ministries/Departments and their attached/subordinate offices. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances is the Nodal Department for implementation of Special Campaign 3.0.
The Preparatory part of the Special Campaign 3.0 will commence with the launch of the Special Campaign 3.0 portal and will continue till September 30, 2023. During this Ministries/Departments will identify the pendency in selected categories and finalize the campaign sites.
Prime Minister's Office
PM reviewed ongoing development work at Kedarnath Dham
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today reviewed the ongoing development work at Kedarnath Dham. The review included boosting infrastructure at Kedarnath, which would enable more pilgrims as well as tourists to visit.
Prime Minister emphasized on the need to create pilgrim-friendly and environment-friendly facilities. He also called for using latest technology in the efforts underway as a part of further developing Kedarnath and surrounding areas.
Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks to the President and Prime Minister of SriLanka, expresses condolence over the loss of lives in terror attacks
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had telephonic conversations with the President and Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and conveyed heartfelt condolences on his own behalf and on behalf of all Indians at the loss of over one hundred and fifty innocent lives in today’s terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.
Prime Minister Modi condemned in the strongest terms the serial terrorist attacks, perpetrated at sites including religious places and during a religious festival. Terming them as cold-blooded and pre-planned barbaric acts, he pointed out that these attacks were another grim reminder of the most serious challenge posed to the entire humanity by terrorism in our region and the entire world.
Prime Minister renewed the offer of all possible help and assistance to Sri Lanka for ensuring its security against the challenges such as those posed by terrorism.
He also wished the injured speedy recovery and offered all required assistance for their treatment.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President visits National War Memorial
Says he was overwhelmed with emotion;
Pays floral tributes to the soldiers
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has visited the historic National War Memorial, built in the premises of India Gate, here today.
The Vice President said that he was overwhelmed with emotion to visit the National War Memorial. I am happy that we have a National War Memorial dedicated to the thousands of India’s defence personnel who laid down their lives to defend India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, he said. This edifice will keep the flame of patriotism eternally shining within each Indian’s heart and illuminate our future pathways, he added.
Shri Naidu said that with a unique Indian design, it has four concentric circles named Amar Chakra, Veerta Chakra, Tyag Chakra and Rakshak Chakra. He further said that the names of all our soldiers who died in defence of India are etched in stone in these concentric circles. It also has the statues of all the Pram Vir Chakra awardees, he added.
The Vice President said that this war memorial is an eternal reminder of the great sacrifices of our brave soldiers who have guarded our motherland and peace prevailed. Ours soldiers are the unsung heroes of our democracy and they are the silent conscientious sentinels of peace. Let us pay sincere homage to the fallen heroes, he added.
Shri Naidu paid tributes to all the soldiers and hoped that all citizens will keep remembering the role brave soldiers play in the country’s security.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to flag off Vande Bharat Express train connecting Secunderabad with Visakhapatnam on 15th January
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off Vande Bharat Express train connecting Secunderabad with Visakhapatnam on 15th January at 10:30 AM via video conferencing.
The train will be the eighth Vande Bharat Express to be introduced by Indian Railways and will be the first one connecting the two Telugu speaking states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, covering a distance of around 700 km. It will have stoppages at Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry and Vijayawada stations in Andhra Pradesh and at Khammam, Warangal and Secunderabad stations in Telangana.
The indigenously designed train set of Vande Bharat Express is equipped with state-of-the-art passenger amenities and will provide faster, comfortable and convenient travel experience to the rail users.